Robert Klein, Korean War Vet, Natick Native, Dies at 83

Obituary via John Everett and Sons Funeral Home:

Robert E. Klein, age 83, late of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Natick passed away peacefully at The Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center.
Born and raised in South Natick, son of the late Edward Klein and Ethel (Hindel) Klein.

Robert was a graduate of Natick High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy in 1952 during the Korea War. After being honorably discharged in 1956, he returned to South Natick and worked at Wellesley College as a plumber and became a member of the National Guard for 20 years. He will be remembered for his devotion as a fan of the New England Patriots and the Red Sox. Most of all, he particularly loved the game of golf.

Mr. Klein is survived by his four children, Robert Klein Jr. of Millis, Karen Roche of Wrentham, Linda Desimone of Franklin and Laurie Bartels of Moore OK. He is also survived by seven grand-children and two great grand-children which he loved very much.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Robert in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, at Natick Common at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, December 14, 2015. Visiting hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Monday morning beginning at 10:30 A.M. prior to the service. Committal service will in Glenwood Cemetery in South Natick following his Funeral Service.

Those wishing to remember Robert may do so by making memorial donations in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.